RCMP looking for break-and-enter suspects who triggered shelter-in-place advisory west of Edmonton

RCMP say officers continue to look for the suspects in a break-and-enter investigation in Stony Plain, Alta., that prompted a shelter-in-place advisory for some residents west of Edmonton early Thursday morning.

At 5:21 a.m., the RCMP had asked some people living west of Edmonton to shelter in place to ensure they remained safe as police officers looked for suspects in connection with an undisclosed “incident.”

“Parkland RCMP are currently in the area on Highway 627, between Range Road 24 and Highway 770, in Parkland County, searching for suspects,” police said in their initial news release. “Police are asking residents in this area to lock their doors and stay inside. Please ensure your vehicles are locked and the keys are not in them.

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“For public and police safety, please do not post the actions of police on social media.”

The RCMP lifted the advisory at 6:50 a.m., but did not provide further details about what led to it or if any suspects had been found.

Shortly before 12:30 p.m., the RCMP issued another news release providing more background on what happened.

They said officers from the Parkland RCMP detachment responded to an alarm call at a Stony Plain business just after 4 a.m.

“Upon arrival, police located suspects in a truck attempting to break into the business,” they said. “The suspects immediately rammed two police cars and fled the area. Police were able to successfully deploy a tire-deflation device and the vehicle was disabled on Highway 627.

“Both suspects fled on foot and an RCMP police dog was deployed to assist.”

The RCMP said no police officers were injured but a decision was made to issue a shelter-in-place advisory for the area “due to a concern for the safety of area residents.”

“Police have been unable to locate the suspects at this time,” police said. “The shelter-in-place (advisory) has now been lifted as it is believed that the suspects are no longer in the area.”

Police said their investigation continues.

Anyone with information about the suspects or about what happened is asked to call the Parkland RCMP detachment at 825-220-7267. Tips can also be anonymously submitted through Crime Stoppers.